{"product_id":"malibu-rum-coconut","title":"Malibu Flavored Caribbean Rum with Coconut Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalibu Original Caribbean Rum with Coconut Liqueur. Pernod Ricard, Barbados — the world's best-selling coconut-flavored rum, a smooth 21% ABV blend of Caribbean rum and natural coconut flavor crafted from the original recipe that has defined the category for over four decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMalibu was created in 1982 in Barbados and essentially invented the coconut-flavored rum category as a global phenomenon. The formula has remained essentially unchanged since launch: Caribbean rum, sweetened and flavored with natural coconut, bottled at 21% ABV for effortless mixing. The result is the definitive beach drink — the rum that turned the Piña Colada into a household cocktail and put coconut rum on back bars around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe base rum is aged two years in oak barrels before coconut flavor and sugar are added, giving the spirit a rounded sweetness that goes beyond simple syrup. At 21% ABV, Malibu is designed exclusively for cocktails — the proof level makes it an ideal mixer in fruit-forward drinks where balance matters more than intensity. The original is the best-selling expression in a range that now spans pineapple, mango, strawberry, passion fruit, and watermelon, but the coconut original remains the foundation and the benchmark of the style.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet coconut with light Caribbean rum character. Vanilla and a hint of toasted sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, sweet, and approachable. Coconut leads with light rum warmth and vanilla sweetness. Easy-drinking and light-bodied at 21% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and lightly sweet. Coconut and vanilla linger briefly before a clean close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados, Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut-Flavored Caribbean Rum Liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year oak-aged Caribbean rum + natural coconut flavor\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21% (42 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Malibu Original taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet coconut on the nose with light vanilla. Smooth, sweet, and easy-drinking on the palate with coconut and vanilla. Clean, briefly sweet finish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Malibu best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Piña Colada is the classic application — the drink Malibu was originally designed for. Also excellent in a Malibu Sunrise (with orange juice and grenadine), mixed with cranberry juice, cola, or pineapple juice. The 21% ABV makes it ideal as a mixer rather than a neat sipper.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Malibu only 21% ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e The low ABV is by design — it makes Malibu exceptionally easy to mix in tropical cocktails without overwhelming the fruit flavors of other ingredients. The sweetness and coconut character work best at this proof level in a balanced drink.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Malibu a rum or a liqueur?\u003c\/strong\u003e Technically both — it is a rum-based coconut liqueur. The base is Caribbean rum, but the addition of natural coconut flavor and sugar at 21% ABV classifies it as a flavored liqueur in most markets rather than a straight rum.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails can I make with Malibu?\u003c\/strong\u003e Piña Colada, Malibu Sunrise, Malibu and Cola, Bay Breeze (with cranberry and pineapple juice), Miami Vice (half Piña Colada, half Strawberry Daiquiri), or simply over ice with pineapple juice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Malibu Original taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Sweet coconut on the nose with light vanilla. Smooth, sweet, and easy-drinking on the palate with coconut and vanilla. 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